ianmayco68 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Hi all , the heater control that controls the fan speed is knackered found a new one latest part number STC4848 but they come in at £85 that's for a genuine part though, so thought I'd ask if the strip on the mechanism that alters the fan speed can be repaired ? which I very much doubt or if anyone has upgraded this control for something else ? Have done a search but found nothing and thought I'd ask on here to see if there's a cheaper option before a part with £85 . cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Are you sure it's the control? Does the fan run at max-speed if you put the lever fully down but not-at-all on the 'slower' speeds - if so it could be that the resistor-block has failed. [JGK100160 being the part no. for this if it has] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 No the fan runs but speed doesn't increase when you move the lever down . Hope it isn't that part that's £120 ouch . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 the fan fast speed [lever fully down has direct 12 v power feed] the slow 1st speed goes via the resistor, simonb on here has a resistor kit which increase the slow speed there is a contact strip inside the cream coloured casing, but to access it to examine/clean you have to drill out the rivets you can see the subject switch in https://www.johnrichardssurplus.co.uk/heater-control-switch-stc4848.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Cheers western , yes got one of simonb's kits brought it off ebay . Its been playing up for a while push the lever down sometimes it works first time others you have to push it down a few times to get it to work ,now it won't work at all on fast think the strip is knackered . Can you buy a new strip to replace it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 no to a new strip, only the complete stick unit, try a cable adjustment, it could be to tight & preventing full down travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Yes, they do not seem repairable and the new ones are pricey. A second hand one is probably the way to go or just use any normal 3 position switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I’d also second westerns comment about the cable. Mines kept clicking off for no reason. Turned out the cable through the dash was too tight and needed pulled through a bit and resecured to the heater box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Cheers all it moves all the way to the bottom it clicks at the end and doesn't move back up but it doesn't alter the fan speed at all now it was fine up to a few weeks ago then it seems to stop working will check it over though , have seen a couple of used ones but think I'd rather buy new I know it's going to last then so better get ready to prize my wallet open . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Land Rover parts prices are extortionate. since Tata took them over a lot of parts prices have been vastly inflated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 The contact strip for the switch is typical 1970s Lucas quality. I would take the switch and cable plate assembly off the binnacle and then clean the switch contact studs with cotton buds dipped in meths, followed by a polish up with some Brasso. Its all low tech and easy to get to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Cheers will try that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 How many clicks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 I think 2 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Mines does 3, not sure if that’s standard. 1st click is like it’s ready to go, 2nd click, low setting. 3rd click full. Just wondering if there’s something preventing it from the 3rd click? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 The 2 clicks are at and near the bottom which would be low and full settings, might be one before these but can't say I've noticed it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I got rid of the archaic fan speed system and fitted this... https://shop.landreiziger.nl/modificatie/mods-in-a-box/elektronische-ventilator-aansturing.html Works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 3 hours ago, DC_ said: Mines does 3, not sure if that’s standard. 1st click is like it’s ready to go, 2nd click, low setting. 3rd click full. Just wondering if there’s something preventing it from the 3rd click? 1st click is the flap open, the next two control the fan speeds. Fully "off" closes the flap and stops natural airflow. Fitting the speed modulator I linked to does away with the facility to shut the flap and is left in the open position. Just means you get airflow through the heater when moving at speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 That looks a good site one problem I can't read it and I can't work out how to translate the bugger either haha . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I use Bing translator on my iPad , I assume it will work on a pc too. On my initial purchase they were awaiting stock and were more than happy to correspond via email in English to keep me updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Does it work backwards on a right hand drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 No, still forwards when fitted to the proper side of the vehicle lol. I had to extend the wiring approx 12" for the heater splice and sited the unit on front of the heater box, not on the side as suggested by the LHD instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 12 minutes ago, Scotts90 said: No, still forwards when fitted to the proper side of the vehicle lol. I had to extend the wiring approx 12" for the heater splice and sited the unit on front of the heater box, not on the side as suggested by the LHD instructions. I ask because LHD has the heater speed on the right (as shown on the web page). RHD has the switch on the left. You would think this would make it work backwards (up for faster). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 The selector can be mounted either way as it actually clamps itself into the aperture left by the old switch assembly. There are no restrictions on orientation...either by design or by accident! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruntus Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Hi All, Got my dash apart today to put a raptor dash in and thought I would look at my heater switch while I was at it.....................🙄 My control switch feels really tight moving up and down in the mid position and also only has full speed on the switch so thought I would clean up the switch and grease the mechanism. I have taken it apart and cleaned the switch (drilled out the rivets and used plastic electrical nuts and bolts to out it back together) so that's fine (yet to test it though). However, with the cable to the heater box disconnected the mechanical arm still feels really right in the mid position. Is it meant to be that tight? The mechanism itself has quite a lot of play in it but it just doesn't feel right compared to the controls on the right hand side. Any ideas? Is it worth biting the bullet and ordering another one (they are quite a bit spendy). I had thought about getting a landreiziger but I think it just replaces the electrical component but still needs the mechanical controls to the heater box? All the best G 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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